Bring math to life with these 3-digit subtraction with regrouping Math Mystery worksheets! Designed for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, these detective-themed printables make subtraction fun and meaningful.
Each worksheet starts with a short mystery story. As students solve three-digit subtraction problems with regrouping, they uncover clues and eliminate suspects until they solve the case. These no-prep worksheets are ideal for daily review, math centers, early finishers, small group work, or substitute plans—and each one is designed to be completed in a single class period.
These engaging math mysteries help students strengthen subtraction fluency while building logic and problem-solving skills in a playful format.
Looking for printable subtraction with regrouping worksheets or fun math mystery activities for your classroom? These story-based math printables are a favorite for reinforcing subtraction in grades 2–4.
✅ What’s Included:
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5 full-color Math Mystery worksheets (3-digit subtraction with regrouping)
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5 black-and-white versions for easy printing
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5 answer keys
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1 teacher instruction page
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1 bonus color-in page for early finishers
These subtraction mysteries are perfect for any season—fall, winter, spring, or summer—and are especially great for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or end-of-year review. They’re also suitable for 5th grade intervention when students need extra subtraction practice in a fun, low-pressure format.
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